Beyond a doubt millions of people strive to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "charming guys" of poker. Despite the fact that "nice" is associated with their names when you are playing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition earnings amounted to more than four and a half million dollars and he came away with 2 highly respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to speak with his fans about how they will be able to boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an educational poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his total life time winnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is 1 of the busiest players in poker and between Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in well over one hundred competitions. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of 2006, his life time earnings are just about $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his successes happening in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to throw cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total poker tourney earnings exceeded five million dollars.
